Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementsca. 9th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Whetstone handle |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 3.54 x 4.92 in. (8.99 x 12.5 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Alice K. Bache, 1977 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II-III |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran, probably from Luristan |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326226